THE CULTURE OF THE COMPANY I CHOSE TO WORK WITH:

We, at RE/MAX Santa Barbara, believe in "giving back" to the community and to that end we are involved with Children's Miracle Network, we have founded a Diversity Outreach Organization and involved many other professional groups and individuals.  This group has aided many elementary through high school students...from funding science camp and math camp attendance to purchasing playground equipment for kindergarten kids;  from gang intervention programs to individual mentor programs.  With us, Community counts!

MY COMMITMENT:

I believe housing is first about the people; the relationships, client needs and concerns...and then about the properties and transactions.  Relationships are the bottom line.  That's why my business has been referral based for years.   I am passionate about service and consistent with communication using the methods the clients prefer most. 

We set the communication "plan" up at the very beginning and go from there.  Clients know when I will contact them for updates or feedback, they know how I will contact them too (e-mail, phone calls, visits, whatever we decide at the beginning).  I believe in setting up clear expectations for all of my clients so they know what I will be doing and when I will be doing it.  They know what they need to do and by what date that should be done  We plan these things together so my clients are have an understanding of and are comfortable with whatever plan is implemented for their home search or for the sale of their property.  

I stay up to date on the market conditions and lending conditions in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria; I am informed and keep my clients informed so they can make sound decisions.    

I believe in agent to agent follow up whether it's regarding referrals, showings or transactions, currently in escrow.  

I believe in getting help, right away, if something crops up that is unfamiliar...even if it's just to verify that things are moving forward as they should.

Last but not least, we have fun!  Making home changes should be fun. It can be awesome adventure!

I have been in housing sales for about 10 years and have had the great honor of retaining many of my clients as friends.  I put that experience to use daily for the benefit of my clients.  No one has seen it all and done it all in real estate.  I won't profess to have a crystal ball and tell you the future of real estate in Santa Barbara.  I will, however, tell you the truth.   I will tell you the truth whether it's good, bad or incredibly ugly.   Even with family and friends, they know when they ask me something, they're going to get the truth...I'll cushion it so it's not brash, but I'll deliver the truth every time.

I have been training and managing sales people for 17 years.  I have the pleasure of having retained may of them as lifetime friends.  The benefit to my clients is that I am a great negotiator and a great listener.  I want, for my clients, what they want, and, when humanly possible, I see to it that they get it.  There is always a place where two parties can meet...I have been teaching professionals to find that place, and setting an example by finding that place for my clients for years.

I spent 10 years in banking and lending.  I trained people for years in that field as well.  My banking experience made me very organized, very detailed oriented and very good with paperwork.  

On top of all of that, when I'm with clients, we have fun!  Life is too short to take yourself too seriously!  The business is serious but, life is awesome and should be enjoyed! 

Dear Kim,  

I wanted to take a moment to thank you making the purchase of our new home so easy!  Your attention to detail, hard work and your sense of humor are appreciated!  I also love the fact that we have been consistently in contact since the purchase of my home.  You didn't just drop off the edge of the earth once I had paid for the home!   This is not the case with so many others I speak with.   I have been telling everyone who is thinking about making a housing change to contact you first! 

Your Friend,

Wes Dohle, Carpinteria, CA